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Massey at 60: Wade Davis on looking to Indigenous cultures for answers to world crises

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Exploring the Cultural Insights of the Barasana People

The chapter delves into the profound cultural insights of the Barasana people, highlighting their unique worldview that sees animals and plants as individuals in another reality. It explores their intricate traditions, complex understanding of astronomy, and peaceful systems of exchange, suggesting they may be descendants of lost civilizations of the Amazon. The narrative emphasizes their sustainable way of life and the potential lessons modern societies can learn from their harmonious existence.

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